Tides Today & Tomorrow in Wrightsville Beach, NC

TIDE TIMES for Saturday, August 8, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Wrightsville Beach, NC.
Next low tide : in 1h 26m at 10:07 am (0.0 ft)
Next high tide : 4:41 pm (5.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:06 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:27 am
Moon phase : Waning Crescent (22% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8658145
Common Questions About Tides

Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides - Dec 1956

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat6:414.86:513.712:10-0.212:560.26:595:01New Moon1Sat
2Sun7:264.77:353.712:57-0.11:420.27:005:01New Moon2Sun
3Mon8:104.68:193.61:42-0.12:250.27:005:01New Moon3Mon
4Tue8:534.59:033.52:240.03:050.37:015:01Waxing Crescent4Tue
5Wed9:374.39:473.43:040.13:430.47:025:01Waxing Crescent5Wed
6Thu10:214.210:343.43:420.34:210.57:035:01Waxing Crescent6Thu
7Fri11:054.011:213.34:210.45:010.57:045:01Waxing Crescent7Fri
8Sat11:493.85:040.65:450.67:045:01First Quarter8Sat
9Sun12:093.412:323.75:570.86:350.67:055:01First Quarter9Sun
10Mon12:563.41:163.56:590.97:270.57:065:01First Quarter10Mon
11Tue1:443.52:013.48:030.88:200.47:075:02First Quarter11Tue
12Wed2:363.62:533.39:030.79:110.27:075:02Waxing Gibbous12Wed
13Thu3:323.83:503.39:580.610:010.07:085:02Waxing Gibbous13Thu
14Fri4:314.14:483.410:510.310:51-0.27:095:02Waxing Gibbous14Fri
15Sat5:254.35:423.511:440.111:41-0.47:095:03Waxing Gibbous15Sat
16Sun6:164.66:343.612:36-0.17:105:03Full Moon16Sun
17Mon7:064.87:243.812:33-0.61:29-0.37:115:03Full Moon17Mon
18Tue7:565.08:163.91:26-0.72:19-0.57:115:04Full Moon18Tue
19Wed8:475.09:093.92:18-0.83:08-0.67:125:04Waning Gibbous19Wed
20Thu9:394.910:044.03:09-0.83:55-0.67:125:05Waning Gibbous20Thu
21Fri10:314.711:004.04:00-0.74:44-0.67:135:05Waning Gibbous21Fri
22Sat11:244.511:564.14:55-0.55:36-0.47:135:06Waning Gibbous22Sat
23Sun12:174.25:56-0.26:33-0.37:145:06Third Quarter23Sun
24Mon12:514.11:083.97:020.07:31-0.37:145:07Third Quarter24Mon
25Tue1:464.11:593.68:090.18:27-0.37:155:07Third Quarter25Tue
26Wed2:434.12:543.39:110.29:21-0.37:155:08Waning Crescent26Wed
27Thu3:434.13:523.210:070.210:12-0.37:155:09Waning Crescent27Thu
28Fri4:424.14:493.210:580.211:00-0.37:165:09Waning Crescent28Fri
29Sat5:354.25:413.211:470.111:47-0.37:165:10Waning Crescent29Sat
30Sun6:224.26:283.212:330.17:165:11New Moon30Sun
31Mon7:054.26:593.312:33-0.31:180.07:175:11New Moon31Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8658145)

Common Questions About Wrightsville Beach, NC Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Wrightsville Beach, NC today?

Slack tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC is approximately 1:24 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Wrightsville Beach, NC is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 22% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Wrightsville Beach, NC tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Tide predictions for Wrightsville Beach, NC come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Wrightsville Beach, NC?

Tide data for Wrightsville Beach, NC is sourced from NOAA Station #8658145. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8658145.

What is the moon phase in Wrightsville Beach, NC tonight?

Tonight the moon over Wrightsville Beach, NC is Waning Crescent (22% illuminated). This places Wrightsville Beach, NC in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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